farmland
Americannoun
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farmlands
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noun
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Origin of farmland
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More land led directly to more wealth and power as the country scooped up farmland, mineral resources and harbors.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2026
"Discharges seep into the water, flow into the nearby river that irrigates farmland, and end up in the fruit and vegetables on our plates."
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Concerns had also been raised about the environmental impact of building a new road and how much farmland it would affect.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Learning how the nutrient is stored, transformed, and released in soil is therefore important for maintaining fertile farmland while reducing waste and environmental damage.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
The swallows were still swooping over the farmland, but they would soon be leaving for winter.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
They came in small groups, some under military escort, blue and white Israeli flags fluttering from their cars as they passed Palestinian villages and farmlands.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The Central Arizona Irrigation and Drainage District provides water to farmlands in Pinal County, where growers are dealing with water cutbacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
The update will set rules for the Sacramento River and the rest of the Delta, where pumps operated by state and federal agencies send water flowing in aqueducts to farmlands and cities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2026
"The population is increasing, and people are moving closer to the border, as we have farmlands there," said 42-year-old farmer Dudu Mia.
From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026
From the forests and fisheries and farmlands of an Arcadian state dawned a powerful military capital, a nerve center that had welcomed residents by the hundreds of thousands since the start of the conflict.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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